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Introduction
Evangelicalism (/ˌiːvænˈdʒɛlɪkəlɪzəm,ˌɛvæn-,-ən-/), also calledevangelical Christianity orevangelical Protestantism, is a worldwide,interdenominational movement withinProtestant Christianity that emphasizesevangelism, or the preaching and spreading of theChristian gospel. The term evangelical is derived from theKoine Greek wordeuangelion, meaning "good news," in reference to the message ofsalvation throughJesus Christ. Evangelicalism typically places a strong emphasis on personalconversion, often described as being "born again", and regards theBible as the ultimate authority in matters offaith and practice. The definition and scope of evangelicalism are subjects of debate amongtheologians andscholars. Some critics argue that the term encompasses a wide and diverse range of beliefs and practices, making it difficult to define as a coherent or unified movement.
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The Christian theological tradition of Keswickianism historically became popularized through the Keswick Conventions, the first of which was atent revival in 1875 at Saint John's Church inKeswick.
Its name comes from theHigher Christian Life, a book byWilliam Boardman published in 1858, as well as from the town in which the movement was first promoted—Keswick Conventions inKeswick, England, the first of which was atent revival in 1875 and continues to this day. (Full article...)
The Vineyard Movement is rooted in thecharismaticrenewal and historicevangelicalism. Instead of the mainstream charismatic label, however, the movement has preferred the termEmpowered Evangelicals (a term coined byRich Nathan and Ken Wilson in their book of the same name) to reflect their roots in traditional evangelicalism as opposed to classicalPentecostalism. Members also sometimes describe themselves as the "radical middle" between evangelicals and Pentecostals, which is a reference to the bookThe Quest for the Radical Middle, a historical survey of the Vineyard by Bill Jackson. (Full article...)
SeeList of evangelical Christians for a list of people who are notable due to their influence on the popularity or development of evangelical Christianity or for their professed evangelicalism.
Creflo Augustus Dollar Jr. (born January 28, 1962) is an American pastor,televangelist, and the founder of the non-denominational Christian World Changers Church International based inCollege Park, Georgia, a suburb ofAtlanta. Dollar also heads the Creflo Dollar Ministerial Association (formerly called International Covenant Ministries), Creflo Dollar Ministries, and Arrow Records. He has been criticized for living a lavish lifestyle. (Full article...)
Image 24Philadelphia's Second Presbyterian Church, ministered by New LightGilbert Tennent, was built between 1750 and 1753 after the split between Old and New Side Presbyterians. (fromFirst Great Awakening)
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